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Eligibility
The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers several minors for students who want to complement their major with classwork and training related to public health, health administration, health and technology, aging, disability, and kinesiology with various areas of specialization. To do so, you must complete a minor declaration form.
Minors in Health and Kinesiology are only available to students who are not currently enrolled in a major hosted by Health and Kinesiology.
Minors
Interdisciplinary Minor in Aging
The Interdisciplinary Minor in Aging provides students with the opportunity to study aging as it relates to health, communication, development and activity. There are no prerequisites for the minor. To officially declare this minor, complete the online form.
A minimum of 18 credit hours is required to earn an Interdisciplinary Minor in Aging. These include:
- 9 hours of required coursework
- HK272
- HK 404
- PSYC361
- 9 hours of elective coursework
- 3 elective courses
- All minors require six hours of advanced (300- or 400-level) courses that are not used in any other major or minor
Please note: The course catalog for Aging courses and requirements is currently being updated. Some information may be outdated, but revised details will be available soon.
Minor in Disability Studies
The Minor in Disability Studies focuses on the physical, behavioral, biological and social aspects of disability and chronic health conditions. The curriculum blends cultural and clinical perspectives of disability in society to allow for multiple approaches to understanding disability and to enable individual tailoring to meet students’ varied career interests (e.g., medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/hearing therapy). To officially declare this minor, complete the online form.
The minor can include coursework from a broad array of departments, accommodating students from different disciplines across campus. There are no prerequisites for this minor.
A minimum of 19 credit hours is required to earn a Minor in Disability Studies. These include:
- 9 hours of required coursework (pick 3)
- HK302
- HK480
- One of RST 260, SHS 352, HK 407 or HK 463
- 9 hours of elective coursework
- 3 elective courses
- All minors require six hours of advanced (300- or 400-level) courses that are not used in any other major or minor.
Please note: The course catalog for Disability Studies courses and requirements is currently being updated. Some information may be outdated, but revised details will be available soon.
Minor in Health Administration
The Health Administration minor is designed for undergraduate students seeking to understand the business side of healthcare, and for those who feel knowledge in health administration will help them succeed in their careers. To officially declare this minor, complete the online form.
The coursework for the Health Administration minor offers exposure to healthcare systems, hospital and insurance administration and management principles relative to healthcare institutions. Students with this foundational knowledge will be better prepared to deal with the complexities of healthcare and the novel challenges that emerge from unpredictable health situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
A minimum of 17 credit hours is required to earn a Minor in Health Administration. These include:
- 9 hours of required coursework
- HK206
- HK417
- HK421
- 8-9 hours of elective coursework
- 3 elective courses
- All minors require six hours of advanced (300- or 400-level) courses that are not used in any other major or minor.
Interdisciplinary Minor in Health Technology
The Health Technology Interdisciplinary Minor focuses on the intersection of human factors, technology, and health. In this minor, students will be introduced to the breadth of the field of health technology and develop introductory computer programming and human factors skills. Through electives, students will further explore technical and health-specific applications of health technology.
- 13 hours of required coursework
- HK203
- HK401
- IE340
- One of CS 101, CS 124, or ECE 120
- 6 hours of elective coursework
- 1 elective in Health Behavior
- 1 elective from Engineering/Computing/Information science
Minor in Kinesiology
The Kinesiology minor is suitable for students who are committed to the study and research of human movement in all its dimensions. This unique minor allows students to tailor their courses to explore a specific kinesiology discipline that interests them the most. To officially declare this minor, complete the online form. Undergraduate study of kinesiology focuses on areas such as:
- Exercise physiology, movement efficiency and biomechanical analysis of movement
- Social, cultural and psychological aspects of participation in physical activity and sport
- Physical growth, development and body form throughout the lifespan
- The instructional process of teaching/coaching physical activity and sport.
A minimum of 21 credit hours is required to earn a minor in Kinesiology. These include:
- 12 hours of required coursework
- HK140
- HK154
- HK160
- HK201
- 9 hours of specialization coursework
- 3 elective courses
- All minors require six hours of advanced (300- or 400-level) courses that are not used in any other
Specialization Areas
- Exercise Psychology & Health Behavior
- Exercise Physiology
- Teaching & Coaching Physical Activity
- Biomechanics
- Cultural & Interpretive Studies
Please note: The course catalog for Kinesiology courses and requirements is currently being updated. Some information may be outdated, but revised details will be available soon.
Minor in Public Health
The Public Health minor is designed for undergraduate students seeking an introduction to the field and its disciplines, and for those who feel knowledge in public health will help them succeed in their careers. To officially declare this minor, complete the online form.
The coursework for the Public Health minor offers exposure to concepts, core functions and applications of public health in a variety of specializations including health promotion and education, epidemiology and environmental health. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of public health to the successful functioning of society. Students can complete the program in person, online or using a combination of the two.
A minimum of 19 credit hours is required to earn a Minor in Health Administration. These include:
- 13 hours of required coursework
- HK111
- HK207
- HK408
- HK410
- 6 hours of elective coursework
- 2 elective courses
- All minors require six hours of advanced (300- or 400-level) courses that are not used in any other major or minor.
Minors in Health and Kinesiology FAQs
How many credit hours are required?
Credit hours vary, between 17 and 21, depending on the minor that you are pursuing. View specific course requirements here.
Are there areas of specialization if I declare a minor in Kinesiology?
Yes. They are:
- Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Psychology
- Biomechanics
- Teaching and Coaching Physical Activity
- Cultural and Interpretive Studies
To learn more about specialization requirements, please visit the Kinesiology Minor page.
How do I declare my minor?
Complete a ‘minor declaration’ form
Who should I reach out to if I have questions about a minor in HK?
Can I make course substitutions?
No course substitutions will be permitted. If the required course has been discontinued, please reach out to hk-minors-certs@ahs.illinois.edu
Who will track my progress and award my minor?
Once you have completed the “Declaration of Minor” form, your progress will be tracked through your academic record. The minor will be officially awarded and appear on your transcript once all requirements are successfully completed.
Learn More About Minors in Health and Kinesiology
For any questions, email the Minors and Certificates team: hk-minors-certs@ahs.illinois.edu